Aucoin & Rafalski would be great additions to the blueline. Both are young and BR has 2 Stanley Cups. Keep Miller

I have a question though? Do the buyouts count against the cap?

Most likely, this year will count against their contracts.

Norstrom-Rafalski
Visnovski-Aucoin
Gleason-Miller

If Thornton is going to be available via UFA after the CBA is signed, then the Kings should do everything in their power to sign him. I agree, they need a #1 center. Right now, they don't have anyone in their farm that can be an elite #1 guy.